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… Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my … and/or polysaccharides (complex sugars). Vaccines allow your child to build protection from harmful germs …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from swallowing. Make sure that you or your child drink enough … children is not great if proper hygiene practices are followed. Common surfaces that many people touch regularly and …
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… A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also … abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …
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… of household bleach into 1 litre (4 cups) of water Allow the sanitizer to contact the surface or utensil for at … any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled or cut. Use a … drain pastureland In B.C., drinking water from the tap is routinely tested for generic E. coli contamination. Is there …
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… Health Canada and is provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make … pertussis and polio. For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… or rash, from external or internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present … Secondary stage The secondary stage usually starts about 14 to 90 days after getting infected. In this stage, a … such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization following infection with influenza virus. In Canada, thousands … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… be burned by touching hot surfaces such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that … and reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat … near the eyes. It can be irritating, so avoid the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a …
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… Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually … so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of … an external (“male”) condom? To use an external condom, follow these steps: Wash your hands Carefully open the package …
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… come from? Combustion by-products come from any heating appliances that burn fuel, for example wood heaters … may further improve air quality. Control the source: Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for all combustion … Improve ventilation: Use a stove hood and fan that vents outside when cooking with gas stoves and ranges When you …
